Dioscorea sterilis
Family: Dioscoreaceae
What it is like
A yam. The vine is 10 m long. The stem twines to the left. It has a fleshy tuber. The tubers are 60 cm long. The leaves are alternate. They can be 9 cm long and 7 cm wide. They are broadly oval.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in deciduous forests on limestone. It grows between 100-900 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The tubers are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Tuber, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bako